Leisure

Annual Teddy Bear Parade

Bring a Bear and a Book! When: Sat, Sep 28, 2013 10AM-12PM Where: Historic Downtown Gresham (See route below) Gresham OR Get Map!

New this year!
Participants and spectators are invited to bring a new or gently used children’s book (appropriate for ages 5 to 12), for schools in the area.

Over 900 bears were collected last year and donated for distribution to the Trauma Intervention Program (TIP). The event is held for the children of our community.

Teddy Bears Everwhere
The parade will feature floats from local merchants, service organizations, schools, neighborhood groups and individuals. As always, participants will be carrying teddy bears or will be dressed in bear costumes.

Click here to participate!

For over three decades, the Soroptimists have put on this annual Fall parade to celebrate the “child in all of us” and create a tradition that helped Gresham’s “quaint and special downtown area” to thrive. In addition to the parade, the Soroptimists organize fundraisers throughout the year to raise money for scholarships for deserving women and girls in our community.

Every Saturday May thru October! When: Every Saturday, 8:30AM-2PM Where: NW Miller & Third St Historic Downtown Gresham, OR Get Map!

Fresh & Local
Shoppers will find all-natural meats and cheeses, fresh-picked produce, nursery stock and fresh-cut flowers, hand-crafted jewelry, soaps, artwork, and much more. Live music and food are always part of the market.

Located on Northwest Miller Avenue between Second and Third Street 8:30AM to 2PM each Saturday now through Oct. 25.

Over 90 vendors • Local Farm Fresh Produce, Fruits & Berries • Crafts • Fine Art • Artisan Foods • Unique Services • Music • Fun

Located in the NE corner of the Gresham Kmart parking lot at Eastman Parkway and NW Burnside Road with plenty of convenient parking. Open every Saturday now through Oct. 25. Accepting SNAP and WIC.

World Class Jazz When: Fri Aug 01, 2014 6PM-10PM Where: Various locations (see below) Historic Downtown Gresham Get Map! Cost: Free

August 1, 2014
Friday Night Round Robin!
In Historic Downtown Gresham, admission free!

• Matt Schiff Organ Trio
  7:30-8:30, 9:00-10:00
  Hoppy Brewer
  328 N. Main Ave
• Eddie Parente/Owen James Quartet
  6:00-7:00, 7:30-8:30
  Asian Thai Bistro
  120 N. Main Ave
• Jeff Baker Group
  6:00-7:00, 7:30-8:30
  Spinella’s
  436 N. Main Ave
• Billy Haynes Group
  7:30-8:30, 9:00-10:00
  Billy Bob’s
  333 N. Main Ave

Every Saturday May thru October! When: Every Saturday, 8:30AM-2PM Where: NW Miller & Third St Historic Downtown Gresham, OR Get Map!

Fresh & Local
Shoppers will find all-natural meats and cheeses, fresh-picked produce, nursery stock and fresh-cut flowers, hand-crafted jewelry, soaps, artwork, and much more. Live music and food are always part of the market.

Located on Northwest Miller Avenue between Second and Third Street 8:30AM to 2PM each Saturday now through Oct. 25.

Over 90 vendors • Local Farm Fresh Produce, Fruits & Berries • Crafts • Fine Art • Artisan Foods • Unique Services • Music • Fun

Located in the NE corner of the Gresham Kmart parking lot at Eastman Parkway and NW Burnside Road with plenty of convenient parking. Open every Saturday now through Oct. 25. Accepting SNAP and WIC.

St John’s Waterfront When: Sat Aug 02, 2014 9AM-11AM Meet: N. Philadelphia & Lombard Town Clock Get Map! Cost: Free

Let's Go Walking!
Join us on another great Ten Toe Express walk throughout inner-city Portland sponsored by the Portland Bureau of Transportation. The Ten Toe Express program is a series of guided walks held Thursdays @ 6PM and Saturdays @ 9AM from May 10th through September 28th 2013.

Each easy and informal Ten Toe Express walk explores the area neighborhood, architecture and unique history. Walk takes about 2 hours, cover 2-4 miles and are open to all ages and skill levels. Did we mention it's free!

World Class Jazz When: Sat Aug 02, 2014 12PM-10PM Where: Gresham Center for the Arts Plaza 488 NE 3rd St Gresham, OR Get Map!

The Mt. Hood Jazz Festival returns with a day of live music on Gresham's Arts Plaza. The festival has been Gresham’s signature event since 1982. Gates open at 11:30AM

August 2, 2014
Mt. Hood Jazz Festival!
Gresham Center for the Arts Plaza

• 12:00-01:00   Back to Portland All-Stars
  featuring Javier Nero, Tree Palmedo, John Nastos, Nicole Glover, Ted Case, Jon Shaw, Chris Brown
• 01:15-03:15   Bobby Torres Ensemble
• 03:30-05:30   Billy Haynes
  with Mike Pardew, Ted Case, Chris Brown
• 05:45-07:45   Pete Christlieb/Linda Small Quintet
  with Tim Gilson, Randy Porter, Todd Strait
• 08:00-10:00   SOULCITY,

Ticket Info
Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the gate for adults, $10 for students and free for children six and under. Advance tickets may be purchased online at TicketTomato.com. Purchase your tickets online for earlybird admission and seating. Hurry, only 2,000 tickets will be sold!

Free Concerts on the Plaza When: Mon Aug 04, 2014 6:30-8PM Where: Arts Plaza 401 NE Second St Gresham, OR Get Map!

Performing tonight: The David Cooley Band

Gresham’s Center for the Arts Foundation is pleased to present the fifth annual Music Mondays concert series. The series is presented on Monday evenings during July and August, and is supported by the City of Gresham Arts & Culture Grants and the Oregon Cultural Trust through the Multnomah County Arts Coalition. All Music Mondays concerts are free.

Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets and a picnic to enjoy a summer evening of live music.

		See the Cars, Enjoy the Fun! When: Wednesday's 4PM-7:30PM (June thru September) Where: Billy Bob's Hot Rod Cafe 333 North Main Av Downtown Gresham Get Map!

Pharaohs Street Rodders presents Endless Summer Cruise-Ins, every Wednesday night (weather permitting) in downtown Gresham from June through September. The event features trophies, food specials and a 50/50 raffle.